Gabel registered in the drawing at the La Vergne Old Timer’s Day Festival, sponsored by Advanced Aqua Solutions LLC, the La Vergne EcoWater dealership. The Soft Life Sweepstakes awards one winner $20,000 in cash. The sweepstakes is designed to support more than 250 EcoWater dealers across the nation.

“I was in disbelief when EcoWater called to give me the good news,” said Byron Gabel. “I guess I can afford to buy a new water softener now.” The Gabels have been married for 20 years and have six children. Gabel has commented about how this money will come in handy and feels blessed to have won. He works for Import Specialty Service in Nashville, Tenn., and his wife Karen is a massage therapist who also runs her own small business selling girl and baby accessories.

“We’re extremely pleased that this year’s Soft Life Sweepstakes winner was selected from entries submitted by our dealership!” said Martin Stephens and Lynn Stutsman, co-owners of Advanced Aqua Solutions. “It is always fun to help homeowners enjoy the benefits of our water treatment products, but to share in the presenting of $20,000 to a local family is especially rewarding. And we feel especially fortunate since this is the second time EcoWater has drawn the winner from our dealerships’ entries.”

“The annual Soft Life Sweepstakes serves as a wonderful opportunity for us to support our dealers and thank our loyal customers,” said Steve Webb, vice president of dealer sales and marketing for EcoWater Systems LLC. “We’re pleased for both the Gabels and for our outstanding La Vergne, Tenn., EcoWater dealer, Advanced Aqua Solutions LLC.”